Stewart, the CRV is ok but it can be a little underpowered with the van on the back when moving off at a roundabout or junction. Similarly when going uphill. Friends have the 2.2 diesel which is great but no longer made. You have to work out how much towing versus solo driving you are going to be doing. The Honda is a great everyday car, happily travels fully loaded when we were able to have a car full of people, remember those days. It has really good fuel economy so that balances out the odd occasion when it could do with a little more grunt. Also bear in mind we have a Troll so that’s the heaviest Eriba in the current range.